Champagne & Sparkling Wines

Champagne Laurent-Perrier, Brut, Tours-sur-Marne NV Founded over 200 years ago and based in the heart of the Champagne region, Laurent-Perrier is one of the most distinguished, family-owned Champagne Houses handcrafting elegant champagnes using traditional, time-honoured methods. Ideal as an apéritif, and fantastic when paired with food. Laurent-Perrier is the only champagne house to bear the Royal Warrant of HRH The Prince of Wales, awarded in 1998 in recognition of quality and environmental responsibility, they’ve carried it proudly ever since.125 ml £17.50 Bottle £80

Champagne Laurent Perrier, Cuvee Rosé, Tours-sur-Marne NVThe iconic bottle shape and quality of LP rosé is one of the region’s jewels. First introduced in 1968 and made from 100% Pinot Noir using the rare skin contact method - the saignée method, to obtain its salmon-pink colour, it gives the wine added fruit and complexity with “extraordinary depth and freshness with delicious red berry flavours”.125 ml £22.50 Bottle £105

Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, DOCG, Rizzardi, Veneto, Italy NVGuerrieri Rizzardi is a result of the union between two ancient Veronese wine producers of substance: the Counts Guerrieri, owners of a centuries-old estate with vineyards and cellars in Bardolino, and the Counts Rizzardi, who acquired their vineyards in Negrar back in 1678. It is light, soft and refreshing with crisp citrus flavours and very, very elegant.shoulders, to soothe away tension and stress.125 ml £8.75 Bottle £38

Taittinger, Brut Réserve, ReimsDry, light and elegant with fine, pale gold bubbles and the subtle body and bouquet of the Chardonnay grape. First introduced to us by our very dear friend, Sandie Irvine-Robertson. A very memorable champagne. Bottle £90

Bollinger, Special Cuvée, Ay There is a strength about the weight and depth of Bollinger helped by the complexity and distinctive style from the Pinot Noir that sets it apart from other Grande Marques. Bottle £120

Pol Roger, White Foil, Epernay In 1945, Sir Winston Churchill was already a legend who was to mark history. During a dinner, Duff Cooper, the British ambassador in Paris, introduced him to Odette Pol-Roger, whose wines he already knew and enjoyed. It was to be the start of a long friendship between the British prime Minister and the person that for him “embodied France so well”. The White foil is one of the most stunning of Grande Marque champagne Non Vintages.Bottle £95

Laurent-Perrier, Tours-sur-Marne, 2004Laurent Perrier have produced a vintage typical of both house style and vintage. The blend is equal parts Chardonnay (from the Cote de Blancs) and Pinot Noir (Montagne de Reims). Rich and luxurious colours and character balanced with a fine, structure on an elegant length.Bottle £125

Salon, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, 1999This is the most exclusive luxury Grande Marque Champagne, producing only about 5000 cases and this only in vintage years, resulting in only 32 vintages of this wine ever! Salon has once been referred to as the “Le Montrachet” of Champagne, being vinified entirely from very low yielding Chardonnay grapes from the village of Le Mesnil in the Côtes de Blancs. The 1999, only released once it is ready, is open and seductive with rich, minerally toasted notes on both the nose and palate and a very elegant finish.Bottle £500

Dom Perignon, Epernay, 2003/04Another of the great icons and undoubtedly the most famous. Dom Perignon is a blend of 55% chardonay and 45% pinot noir. Very refined DP with elegance and finesse at its core but with undelying muscle on the palate and length.Bottle £320

White –Sauvignon Blanc, Montes, Leyda, Chile, 2013/14We were first introduced to this estate through a great character of the Scottish wine industry, Sandy Irvine Robertson in the 1990s and have followed their wines ever since. This is a beautifully clean and pure ‘cool’climate’ Sauvignon bursting fresh herbaceous aromas with a crisp, tropical fruit laden palate. 125ml £5.50 175ml £7.95 Bottle £29.50 Muscadet de Sevre et maine sur lie, Domaine des Dorices, Boullault, Loire, France, 2014The Boullault family estate, established in 1930, is located just outside Vallet in the heart of Muscadet Sevre et Maine. A zesty nose full of white fruit flavours including apple and apricot as well as a little minerality. The aromas develop on the palate with good acidity and balance before a crisp finish. 125ml £5.50 175ml £7.95 Bottle £29.50

Pinot Grigio, La Tunella, Colli Orientali del Friuli, Italy, 2014We first tasted La Tunella’s wines at a cookery demonstartion in 2013 when we paired their Sauvignon Blanc with a a lobster dish to stunning effect. Their Pinot Grigio offers great flexibility and combines good depth of fruit with that charming Friulian elegance with an intense, fresh bouquet of acacia blossom, ripe stone fruit on a mouthfilling brioche/citrus palate. 125ml £6.50 175ml £9.50 Bottle £35

Chardonnay, Ch. Ste. Michelle, Washington State, USA, 2013This Chardonnay has a fresh, soft style with bright apple and sweet citrus fruit character with hints of spice and subtle nuances of oak. Columbia Valley’s cool climate is perfect for producing complex Burgundian style Chardonnay which matches brilliantly with roast chicken, risottos and grilled fish. 125ml £7.75 175ml £10.50 Bottle £42

Pinot Gris, Urlar, Wairapara, New Zealand (Organic), 2013 Farming is in the blood of ex-pat Scot Angus Thomson – he represents the fifth generation of Thomsons to work the land, but so too are wines and spirits. Both grandfathers were in the whisky business, but Angus broke new ground when he, along with wife Davina sold the farm in Forres and ‘upped sticks’ to NZ. The guiding philosophy here is sustainability, in both the environmental and the economic sense, following organic and biodynamic principles in the vineyard. Aptly so, given that ‘Urlar’ means ‘the earth’ in Gaelic. An opulent dry styled wine with aromas of sweet pear, honeysuckle and stone fruit overlaying a generous palate of super weight and depth.125ml £7.50 175ml £10 Bottle £39 Riesling, Pewsey Vale Vineyard, Eden Valley, Australia, 2012/13The Pewsey Vale Vineyard is situated at 500m above sea level over-looking the Barossa Valley and is the work of viticulturalist Darrell Kruger and the brilliant wine-maker Louisa Rose from Yalumba. This is classic dry Riesling and a great combination with Marcello’s food. Delicate pale straw/green hues with heavenly aromas of stone/citrus fruit and dried herbs leading to an intense, succulent palate with underlying power, a hint of lime and minerality on the fabulous length.125ml £8 175ml £12.50 Bottle £45

Chablis, Vincent Dampt, Burgundy, France, 2014Stylish with delicate notes of lemon & text book minerality. A ‘rising star in the region’ crafting immaculately balanced wines. It oozes that elegant, pure and mineral style of Chardonnay that defines Chablis. Vincent ‘s pedigree is impressive with his Grand father, Jean Defaix and father Daniel Dampt both highly respected within the industry. This is boutique Chablis.125ml £8.50 175ml £13 Bottle £50

Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2014Since its first commercial vintage in 1985, Cloudy Bay has been a phenomenal example of great quality and marketing that has established New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc as one of the most desirable and luxurious wines in the world. Now under the ownership of LVMH (Louis Vuitton Möet Hennessey), the brand goes from strength to strength with no compromise on quality. 125ml £12.50 175ml £17.50 Bottle £70

Rosé – Delheim Pinotage Rosé, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2014For a wine that is grown on slopes overlooked by the rugged Simonsberg this is surprisingly elegant, smooth, soft and feminine. It tastes of wild and red strawberries and raspberries, with floral and perfume tones.125ml £5.50 175ml £7.95 Bottle £29.50

White & Rosé Wines by the Glass

Merlot, Gran Hacienda Reserva, Santa Rita, Maipo Valley, Chile, 2012Founder Domingo Fernández introduced French equipment & expertise to the Alto Jahuel region in 1880. Aged for 8 months in 60% American and 40% French oak this Merlot has a complex aroma that combines ripe black fruits and sweet plums enhanced by vanilla and spice notes.125ml £5.50 175ml £7.95 Bottle £29.50

Cabernet Franc, La Tunella, Colli Orientali del Friuli, Italy, 2013An all too rare example of beautifully ripe and elegant Cabernet Franc that when produced properly, as in this case, treats us to a wine delivering ripe & velvety dark cherry, blueberry and cassis fruit peppered with pungent eucalypt & rosemary aromas and a dry ‘crushed cherry skin’ finish that will work well with a lot of Marcello’s dishes.125ml £6.50 175ml £9.50 Bottle £35

Crianza, Vina Belezos, Bodegas Zugober, Rioja, Spain, 2011Definitely in the traditional style of Rioja but with a delicious fragrant and fresh angle that has singled this Bodegas out for critical praise. Look at this as fabulous drinking comfortably positioned somewhere between Rioja, Burgundy and Bordeaux with all the appeal. 125ml £7.50 175ml £10 Bottle £37.50

Gigondas, Ch. de Trignon, Southern Rhone, France, 2010Owned by the Quiot family, well known producers from Chateauneuf du Pape (Domaine du Vieux Lazaret) and worked by daughter & son of Jérôme Quiot. The blend is 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre/Cinsault, brilliant ruby with notes of toast, mocha, garrigue and cloves. Full- bodied and complex with a delicate oaky finish.125ml £11 175ml £16.50 Bottle £60 Haut-Medoc, Ch. Cissac, Bordeaux, France, 2009Another wine that we have followed for many years. The estate has been in the hands of the Vialard family for five generations. Cissac is a fine benchmark for the region consistently delivering text book ‘Claret’ notes of cedar, cassis and tobacco with a dry, fine structure. 125ml £11 175ml £16.50 Bottle £60

Malbec, Ruca Malen, Mendoza, Argentina, 2012A vibrant and fragrant wine brimming with ripe, red cherry & plummy aromas with flashes of spicy liquorice. Full & well-structured on the palate, with elegant, soft tannins and ripe black fruit balanced by a spicy oak and a delicate, vanilla and chocolate tail. Malbec is still the principal grape of Cahors in France but it seems to have found its spiritual home in here producing wines that are softer and less tannic than their French cousins.125ml £7.50 175ml £10 Bottle £37.50

Angus the Bull, Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia, 2012“The philosophy behind Angus the Bull is to create a unique and innovative wine that provides an ideal accompaniment to prime beef. Each year the most promising parcels are hand selected to and blended from premium Cabernet sauvignon grapes sourced from a number of outstanding wine regions across Victoria and South Australia. The flexibility of this multi-regional blending approach provides for greater consistency from vintage to vintage and allows for the best attributes of individual regions to be combined for exceptional results.” 125ml £8 175ml £12.50 Bottle £45

Pinot Noir, Eradus, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2013Founded by Har and Sophie Eradus, a Dutch couple who emigrated to the Awatere valley in New Zealand in the 1980s, their son Michiel now makes the wine on their 12 hectare estate. A refined and tempered Pinot of lush and velvety charm and structure. Earthy mushroom notes contrast with dark, perfumed fruit and flowers and will work well with Marcello’s lamb and game dishes.125ml £8.50 175ml £13.50 Bottle £50

Syrah, Maroccoli Planeta, Sicily, Italy, 2010Exciting stuff from one of the Island’s most respected estates. A very attractive nose with notes of dark fruits layered with chocolate, leather and vanilla on full bodied and velvety palate with soft, sweet and silky tannins.125ml £10 175ml £14.50 Bottle £55

Psi, Dominio Pingus, Ribera del Duero, Spain, 2010Highly respected for producing Pingus one of the most iconic wines in the world, Psi is the joint project of Peter Sisseckwith local growers. Charming both press and customers since its’ first release in 2007, this is a beautifully polished Tempranillo delivering elegant raspberry & bramble fruit with tantalising spice and a fresh yet full palate & fine tannins on a long, luxurious finish.125ml £12.50 175ml £17.50 Bottle £70

Red Wines by the Glass

White –Château Picque Caillou, Pessac Leonan, Graves, 2010Built in 1780 in what was then the countryside outside Bordeaux. It is situated near the Rocade and more importantly, just a few hundred metres from Château Haut Brion. Isabelle and Paulin Calvet took over the management of the estate prior to purchasing it in 1997. This dynamic family has brought a fresh burst of life to the property. With the active involvement of superstar winemaker Denis Dubourdieu, Picque Caillou is now producing award winning wines that are worth hunting down.Bottle £66

Red –Ch. Cissac, Haut-Medoc, 2009 Benchmark Left Bank wine. The blend usually is about 75% Cabernet Sauvignon topped up with Merlot & Petit Verdot.Bottle £60

Ch. Mille Rose, Haut-Medoc, 2011An estate straddling the border of Margaux and haut-Medoc provides an excellent Claret very much in the Margaux style. Perfumed, supple and structured with beautiful layers of silky cassis and earthy characters.Bottle £68

La Dame de Montrose, 2nd wine of Ch. Montrose, St. Estephe, 2008“The 2008 which represents 28% of the estate’s production is a blend of 56% Merlot and 44% Cabernet Sauvignon. With a deep ruby/purple colour, sweet tannins, seemingly low acidity, and lush, concentrated flavours, it should be a crowd-pleasing head-turner for at least 10 – 15 years.” Robert Parker April 2009Bottle £95

Château Tronquoy Lalande, St. Estephe, 2006Deep colour. Profound nose of black fruits, notes of spices and slightly roasted wood. On the palate, an elegant, well-crafted wine with racy wood and intense, long-lasting fruit. Bottle £78

Château Meyney, St. Estephe, 2006Rare intensity with deep ruby colour. Enticing nose with fresh notes of fruits and spices. The noble tannic structure supports a delightful and perfectly balanced palate. Here is a truly great vintage for cellaring from Meyney to enjoy around 2012-2020.Bottle £80

Château Les Ormes de Pez, St. Estephe, 1995Château Les Ormes de Pez is one of St-Estèphe’s leading Cru Bourgeois properties. It was bought by Jean-Charles Cazes in 1936 and is now owned and run by Jean-Michel Cazes of Lynch-Bages fame. The vineyard is planted with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot. It has a complex nose of spicy black fruit, pencil lead and black truffle. On the palate there is a rich core of dark fruit with a lovely integration of tannin, acidity and wood.Bottle £115

Chateau de Pez, St. Estephe, 2008Another estates in the Cazes family portfolio, ‘de Pez’ consistently delivers some truly wonderful wines. The 2005 is benchmark St. Estephe, far more generous than usual with real charm, poise and fabulous structure.Bottle £95

Prelude a Grand Puy Ducasse, 2nd wine of Grand Puy Ducasse, Pauillac, 2011An outstanding wine of real poise and dinstinction. Ripe red primary fruit with a rich, elegant undertone. Bottle £85

Ch. Lynch Moussas, 5eme cru, Pauillac, 2010The estate dates back to the 18th century when it was owned by the Lynch family originally from Ireland. Having gone through qualitively, a pretty poor period in the fifties and sixties, the wines are in excellent form these days delivering text book Pauillac. Deeply coloured, polished, full-bodied with that ‘classic’ cassis character and fine length.Bottle £105

Château Leoville Poyferre, 2eme cru, St. Julien, 2002This second growth is arguably one of the best sited vineyards in Bordeaux. This famous château also has the touch of world famous oenologist Michel Rolland. This is a massive and powerful wine with intense flavours of cassis and blueberry and a long finish gripped by ripe tannins.Bottle £185

Bordeaux

Château Durfort Vivens, 2eme cru, Margaux, 2006An intense crimson colour that is almost black in the centre, with hints of violet, gives an early indication of the wine’s concentration and strength. This impression is confirmed in the mouth with an elegant fruity flavour with notes of blackberry, elderberry and a touch of sweet spiciness. Very good length, elegance, minerality and the deep fruitiness show the potential of this exceptional wine which combines classic style with innovation. Bottle £135

Chateau Giscours, 3eme cru, Margaux, 2001One of the largest estates in the appellation, a very distinguished, Cabernet dominant wine, polished and charming. It’s perfumed with layers of cassis, cigar and wild herbs and the thought that good claret from a decent vintage needs fifteen years seems to be justified in this wine.Bottle £150

Château Latour Martillac, Pessac Leognan, Graves, 2008Château Latour Martillac is one of the most recognizable chateaux in Pessac Leognan. This is because of the famous tower that rests in the front of the chateau. While the property was first developed in the 12th century, the tower is the only section from the original, small, fortified castle. Smoke, truffle, black cherry aromatics are on display. With sensuous, round textures and a smoky, ripe, dark berry, spice and cherry finish, this is good example of Pessac Leognan.Bottle £75

Château Cadet, Côtes de Castillon, 2011The brilliant winemaking talents of Louis Mitjaville have been well-documented recently with his beautifully made ‘Super-Charged Right Bank’ wines of Roc des Combes and Domaine l’Aurage. The Cadet is the ‘little brother’. Merlot based, medium bodied and succulent driven by a beautiful core of delightfully pure fruit and firm, stylish structure.Bottle £40

L’Hospitalet de Gazin, Pomerol, 2011L’Hospitalet de Gazin is effectively the ‘second’ wine of Pétrus’ neighbour, Château Gazin. Gazin is a large estate, at twenty-four hectares, housing varied parcels and different terroirs – not all on the plateau. The vineyard is planted with 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. Its L’Hospitalet de Gazin is selected from cuvées which provide an accessible, approachable and elegant style.Bottle £90

Chateau La Fleur Petrus, Pomerol, 2005Despite its close proximity, the estate never seeks to compete with the ‘majestic profundity of Petrus’ but its deep bedded gravel soil has produced a magnificent wine in 2005. Full, dark ruby in colour with a measured, pure, succulently red fruit perfume, haunting and ethereal. Silkily dense and sweet concentration, delectably fresh and elegant and in almost perfect balance this is an outstanding La Fleur-Pétrus and one of the wines of the vintageBottle £350

Château La Courolle, Montagne St.Emilion, 2012/13Montagne St-Emilion offers an excellent value insight into St-Emilion and Château La Courolle is a fine ambassador for the appellation. The estate is situated on the plateau of Montagne St-Emilion that has clay-limestone soil, similar to those of St-Emilion itself. Château La Courolle offers a wonderfully accessible entry to the St-Emilion style, rich, plummy and rounded with supple tannins.Half Bottle £22 Bottle £40

Château Grand Corbin, Grand Cru, St. Emilion, 2003This is a vineyard of 28.5 hectares that has light sands over blue clays planted with vines with an average age of 40 years. It uses 70% Merlot 25% Cabernet Franc 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine enjoys 12 months in French oak barrels. It has developed fruity aromas of black currant and blackberry, with a fleshy structure and “sunshine” in the mouth, distinguished by its finesse and elegance.Bottle £78

Château Clos Fourtet, Grand Cru, St. Emilion, 1998From one of the great ‘Right Bank’ vintages. A very attractive dark colour, hardly developed with age leads to a surreal complexity on the nose with lovely freshness and great finesse. Brambles, cherries, violets, black truffles and spices. A very stylish touch of oak. Power and elegance mingle on the palate with a lovely tannic structure. Mineral chalky characters come through to give the finish a salty touch which adds to the palate’s enticing appeal.Bottle £250

Ch. Fleur de Gay, Pomerol, 1995 Produced from a tiny parcel of very old vines, La Fleur de Gay correspondingly shows deep concentration and pure, complex fruit. The ‘95 is medium bodied and has beautifully integrated wood flavours stemming from 100% new oak casks.Bottle £235

Bordeaux

White –Chablis, Domaine Vincent Dampt, 2014Stylish with delicate notes of lemon & text book minerality. A ‘rising star in the region’ crafting immaculately balanced wines. It oozes that elegant, pure and mineral style of Chardonnay that defines Chablis. Vincent ‘s pedigree is impressive with his Grand father, Jean Defaix and father Daniel Dampt both highly respected within the industry. This is boutique Chablis.Half Bottle £27.50 Bottle £50

Chablis, 1er Cru’ Montmains’, Louis Michel, 2011/12Full of mineral flavours alongside zippy citrus and green apple characteristics. The finish is elegant and very fine.Bottle £65

Chablis, Grand Cru ‘Bougros’, William Fevre , 2012There are only 7 Grand Cru vineyards. The small vineyards that have exceptional exposure to the sun produce great quality wines of remarkable complexity. When mature the colour is deep gold, with a powerful earthy nose with a strong aroma of crystallised fruit, nuts and honey.Bottle £110

Bourgogne Blanc, Les Setilles, Olivier Leflaive, 2012/13A prestigious blend of Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault. Chardonnay is at its most mineral and complex on Burgundian soil. Bright lemon in colour, this wine is incredibly fresh with white flower, citrus fruit and apple notes, balanced with subtle hints of creamy vanilla.Bottle £47.50

Saint Aubin, ‘1er Cru En Remilly’, Giradin, 2011/12This dynamic grower-turned-négociant moved from Santenay to large premises in Meursault a few years ago, and quality has moved up a gear with him. As part of his own move towards a biodynamic approach he now refuses to buy from growers who use insecticides or herbicides. A wine of finesse and elegance, but not short on power: citrus notes overlay rich apple fruit, and the finish is long, precise and mineral.Bottle £82

Meursault, ’Vieilles Vignes’, Girardin, 2012An aroma of dried almonds is followed by minerality. Once the wine opens up flavours of white flowers, butter and toast stretch across the palate.Bottle £90

Puligny Montrachet, Bouchard Père et Fils, 2012/13Michel Bouchard founded this estate in 1731 making it one of the oldest in Burgundy. This Puligny is delicious with floral and fruit aromas with a nice oaky note. An attractive marriage between power and elegance, this wine also offers a lovely smoothness.Bottle £95

Chassagne Montrachet, 1er Cru, Clos st Jean, Francois Carillon, 2012A viticulturalist of the highest quality, Francois believes passionately that the quality of wine is determined in the vineyard and, to that end; he strives to produce the best grapes possible, without recourse to chemical intervention. The vineyard is situated between the vineyards of Les Caillerets, Les Chaumees and Les Vergers and is probably the most feminine of the four. Bottle £145

Corton-Charlemagne, Grand Cru, Bonneau du Martray, 2011To most, Domaine Bonneau du Martray is Corton Charlemagne – One of the very greatest of all Grand Cru white Burgundies, synonymous with a style that combines an aching richness, length and concentration with an incomparable finesse and purity. Superb.Bottle £195

Macon-Solutre, Maison Auvigue, 2013/14Jean-Pierre & Michel Auvigue run this excellent negociant business specialising in the wines of the south. A single domaine from the the village of Solutré delivering crisp, soft and orchard fruit characters with mineral notes.. Everything is judged well with oak integration delicate and only just evident.Half Bottle £20 Bottle £38

Pouilly Fuissé , Bouchard Père et Fils, 2013The star of the Mâcon appellations lies at the foot of the Solutré and Vergisson crags that rise into the sky like two immense bows of a ship and connoisseurs like its elegance and lively, silky texture. Typical aromas, with fruit and floral notes. A very perfumed, silky and elegant wine. Bottle £52

Burgundy

Red –Marsannay, Domaine Trapet, 2011Marsannay is the northern most appellation of the Côte de Nuits district. This Pinot Noir shows fresh, balanced red fruit flavours offset by spice and earth notes, ending in a persistent finish. This is a wonderful example, drinking well now.Bottle £67

Gevrey –Chambertin, “En Jouise”, Domaine Harmand-Geoffroy, 2011/12This is a wine of texture and precision from a great name in Burgundy, particularly from the area around the great vineyards of Chambertin. This is approachable for the newcomer but also full of character for the most serious of Burgundy connoisseurs. This is an excellent example of this type of wine.Bottle £110

Santenay, Les Gravieres, Domaine Jessuiame, 2008A wine of typical solid structure, with good tannins underlying a delicate fruit flavour of ripe red berries. Slightly peppery on the nose, the Pinot perfumes take over and leads into subtle earthy notes on the palate.Bottle £45

Échezaux, Grand Cru, Domaine Guyon, 2004Made from hand harvested grapes and aged in new oak barrels for 12 months. This wine is bottled without filtration. A classic expression of Échezaux with a discreet bouquet, subtle elegant flavours and an extremely fine finishBottle £340.

Vosne Romanée , ‘Duvault Blochet’, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, 2008Produced in only exceptional vintages, this is one of the least known wines in the DRC portolio. It has layer upon layer of silky fruit complexity and a truly exceptional experience.Bottle £950

Nuits-St Georges, Henri Gouges, 2012Arguably the most famous domaine in Nuits st Georges, Domaine Henri Gouges consistently craft fine, beautifully balanced pinots. The 14.5 Hectares on the estate cover six of the most prestigious 1er cru vineyards and is a true reflection of the applellation.Bottle £95

Chorey-les -Beaune, Domaine Maillard, 2013Juicy, fruit forward wines are the hallmark of this down to earth and friendly family owned winery. A Burgundy with charm and appeal - which is often difficult at this price in this part of France.Bottle £64

Corton ‘Perrières’, Grand Cru, Domaine Jessiaume, 2008This classic Corton shows a great depth of ruby red colour. The nose is very pure showing classic red berry fruit backed up with a subtle minerality. On the palate it is refined, substantial and very fully flavoured with sensual fruit and a hint of game. It is fresh ethereal and cuts cleanly across the palate.Bottle £145

Beaune, 1er Cru, ‘Les Teurons’, Domaine Rossignol-Trapet, 2007In 1990 David and Nicolas Trapet split from Domaine Trapet forming their own Domaine Rossignol-Trapet, where they now produce, using biodynamic principle, Burgundies with distinctive, individual style. From a 1.1Ha parcel of vines, the Teurons is a wonderfully feminine wine and shows a delightfully pure and ripe concentration of dark cherry fruit, spice, wild berries and violets with a mineral focus.Bottle £90

Pommard, Jean-Jacques Girard, 2010Soft and elegant with a silky depth of power and muscle, Girard’s Pommards are always light in colour but with a charming perfume and structure.Bottle £75

Volnay, 1er Cru, ‘Brouillards’, Domaine Jessiaume, 2012From a small (0.26Ha) parcel of vines on this highly respected vineyard. It is bright ruby in colour with aromas of violet, cherry and gooseberry that spell out a delicate complexity in nose and mouth. The refinement of its bouquet earns it the designation of the Côte de Beaune’s most “feminine” wine.Bottle £85

Burgundy

Fleurie, Grand-Pre, Lathuiliere-Gravallon, 2014Beautifully perfumed and supple. Fresh and juicy fruit to the fore with crisp, crunchy fruit. Text-book Beaujolais.Half Bottle £22 Bottle £39

Beaujolais, “Cuvee Traditional Vieilles Vignes” Domaine de Vissoux, 2014Made with attention to detail without the addition of anything from out with the winery (such as imported yeasts and sugar to bolster alcohol). It’s bursting with ripe fruit and a hint of savoury on the finish. Unfiltered and may throw a sediment.Bottle £39

Beaujolais

Pommard, 1er cru, Les Combes Dessus, Marquis d’Angerville, 2011One of the great estates in Pommard, the small 2Ha vineyard lies adjacent to the vineyard ‘les Brouillards’ (see above). It produces very supple pinots that charm and carresse the palate with text book red fruit silkiness and fleshy textures on a very stylish structure.Bottle £125

Mercurey, 1er Cru ‘Le Clos des Barraults’, Domaine Michel Juillot, 2011Made by the charming Laurent Juillot who from his roots in Burgundy has travelled and made wine in California, Australia and New Zealand. Whilst he has embraced the philosophy of the new world, the wine shows regional typicity with beautifully clean, fruit puirty with deceptively complex structure.Bottle £75

Burgundy

White –Côtes du Rhône, Les Becs Fins, Tardieu-Laurent, 2013/14Established in 1994, the Tardieu-Laurent wines turned heads from the outset. Michel Tardieu is obsessive in his pursuit of the perfect translation of vintage and place. His portfolio of stunning white wines opens with this Viognier dominant Côtes du Rhône blanc bursting with fresh stone and citrus fruits balanced with fine acidity.Bottle £35

Hermitage, Chante-Alouette, M. Chapoutier , 2011/12The name of Hermitage probably first appeared in the XVIIth Century in memory of Henry Gaspard, a knight from Stérimberg: who having tired of waging war, lived as a hermit on a hillside which had been given to him by Anne of Castille, Queen of Spain. Brilliant and green golden. Complex yet subtle, aromas of quince, honey, ginger, acacia with a hint of lime blossom. Very elegant with a good length.Bottle £125

Châteauneuf du Pape, Vieilles Vignes, Tardieu-Laurent, 2013An utterly delicious blend of old vine Roussanne & Marsanne, lush, heady peach & pear aromas with touches of vanilla. The palate is fresh and ripe, mouth-filling and gorgeous, creamy finish and fine acidity. There is almost a ‘Burgundian-like’ style to it. Refined and elegant however, those stone fruit flavours bring it firmly back and down to the Rhone.Bottle £90

Red –Côte Rôtie, Domaine Robert Niero , 2007Côte Rôtie – The highest expression of the appellation, reveals its character in exotic touches of tobacco, cinnamon and violets on a sturdy frame, gripped by fine tannins. Smoothness and length complete the work of the terroir.Bottle £145

St Joseph, “Les Pierres Sachs”, Domaine Yves Cuilleron, 2012/13Made by one of the iconic producers of the Rhone. Ruby red in colour with an elegant perfumed fruity nose of raspberry, blueberry, violet and pepper. Fruity, juicy and on the lean side, but firm on the finish.Bottle £70

Crozes-Hermitage, “Millepertuis”, Domaine Guyot, 2012/13100% Syrah from the Northern Rhone. A soil of granite mixed with some clay and limestone, makes for a smoky, spiced style. The Guyots have elected to age the wine in bottle rather than wood, the better to preserve its fresh fruit character. Supple with rich earthy fruit as well as blackberry, cedar and spice and a long fruity finish.Bottle £44

Gigondas, Château du Trignon, 2010The domaine was owned by the Roux family 1895-2006 and then purchased by the Quiot family, a well known producer from Chateauneuf du Pape (Domaine du Vieux Lazaret).The daughter and son of Jérôme Quiot works at both estates. With 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre/Cinsault it is the only wine at the domain aged in foudres (very large oak barrels). Brilliant ruby colour with notes of toast, mocha, garrigue and cloves. Full- bodied, complex structure with a delicate oaky finish.Bottle £60

Côtes du Rhône, Guigal, 2011Another wine we have followed from our days with Sandie Irvine Robertson. He had a wonderful relationship with many of his importers and this was evident in his love for the wines. It’s said that great wines have long finishes, and one thing that Guigal manages to show is how to keep an evolving flavour experience. Earth abounds in this strawberry and raspberry infused power house. There is mocha and espresso as well as a touch of liquorice and herbs. On the tongue there is a magnified blackberry and raspberry. You can almost taste his enthusiam!Half Bottle £25 Bottle £42

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de Beaurenard, 2009The domaine has 30 hectares of land in Chateauneuf-du-Pape and 25 hectares in Rasteau, where the Cotes-du-Rhone and Cotes-du-Rhone Villages Rasteau are produced. Faithful to the old adage, “To make good wine, you need good grapes”, the harvest at Beaurenard is carried out entirely by hand. Silky, pure and driven by beautiful black cherry, currant and blackberry fruit. Plenty of tobacco, toast, mineral and graphite hints too, but stays seamless and pure through the finish. Great length and mouth feel.Half Bottle £45 Bottle £80

Châteauneuf du Pape, Château de Beaucastel, 2006/08One of the great domaines of the Southern Rhone, Beaucastel continue to craft exceptionally beautiful wines. Grenache is the key to the style. Sweet red fruit aromatics with layers of spice and ‘garrigue herbs’ on a velvety, broad, long-lasting palate.Bottle £160

Rhone

White –Gewürztraminer, Reserve, FE Trimbach, 2007Trimbach is one of the finest wineries in France, (if not the world!) and are masters of their art in making interesting and sophisticated whites. This wine is made in the traditional dry style, perfectly floral on the nose, with hints of rosewater and lychee, while the palate is elegant, fresh and perfectly balanced.Bottle £55

Pinot Gris, Reserve Personnelle, FE Trimbach, 2008 Toasted nuts, marzipan and salinity underscore the peach and apple fruit here. A hint of honey adds nobility, and relatively high acidity adds primary juciness in the long fascinating smoky, nutty and mineral finish.Bottle £72

Riesling, Grand Cru, Clos St Landelin, René Muré, 2012René Muré and his children Véronique and Thomas represent the 11th and 12th generations of winegrowers. The Muré family have been winemakers in the region of Rouffach since 1648. René’s grandfather bought the Grand Cru Clos St Landelin in 1935. As you would expect of an older Riesling this shows the rich aromaticity of the great grape. It is powerful and complex with great depth and an extremely long lasting finish.Bottle £78

Alsace

White –Muscadet Sevre et Maine, sur lie, Domaine des Dorices, Boullault, 2014The Boullault family estate, established in 1930, is located just outside Vallet in the heart of Muscadet Sevre et Maine. A zesty nose full of white fruit flavours including apple and apricot as well as a little minerality. The aromas develop on the palate with good acidity and balance before a crisp finish.Bottle £33

Sancerre, ‘Les Lorys’, Marquis de Goulaine, 2014Château de Goulaine is the oldest known wine business still in existence and believed to be the third oldest commercial enterprise in the world. The castle estate is one of the last Châteaux de la Loire to still producing wine. Light straw colour, intense gooseberry, flint and lemon aromas with cut grass and floral notes.Bottle £48

Pouilly Fumé, Domaine des Berthiers, Jean-Claude Dagueneau, 2013Elegant Sauvignon Blanc with fine balance. Very aromatic, with clean fruit note, the wine is richly flavoured and very fresh. Half Bottle £27.50 Bottle £50

Pouilly Fumé, de Ladoucette, 2011Pouilly Fumé de Ladoucette is produced by the Counts Lafond – owners of the largest vineyards in Pouilly. This near neighbour of Sancerre uses the Fume Blanc (sauvignon) grape to great effect. This most noble of wines exhibits hints of smokiness on the nose. The palate is full to bursting with green berry fruit and offers a rapier like thrust of refreshing acidity across the palate.Bottle £85

Red –Sancerre, Chaumeau Balland, 2013This juicy, fruity Pinot Noir shows intense aromas of raspberry and cherry on the nose, and then they develop further on the palate. Soft tannins, crisp yet balanced acidity and masses of ripe red berry flavours. Would go well with poultry, rabbit and fuller bodied fish dishes.Bottle £44

Loire

Red –Cabardès, Château Maurel, Languedoc, 2012/13The sun kissed vineyards of Cabardès lie in the foothills of the ‘Black Mountain’, near Carcassonne in the Languedoc-Roussillon. Alain Maurel established his winery here in 1973, blending classic Bordeaux varieties with their Mediterranean cousins, Syrah and Grenache. Here, a firm, ripe structure underpins spicy, plum fruit.Bottle £33

Chateau Bovila, Cahors 2012Cahors is the original home of the famous Malbec grape which is the grape present in this wine.A chateau that can be traced back to the fourteenth century this is however, a modern wine showing a deep ruby colour with aromas of currants and candied peel. Powerful, but well integrated, tannins, fresh minerality and lively Assam and redcurrant notes.Bottle £32

Elise, Moulin de Gassac, Pays l’Herault, 2009A fascinating blend of Merlot and Syrah from the region’s top estate delivering juicy brambley opulence with fresh, chunky fruit and lovely length.Bottle £40

Mas Daumas de Gassac, Pays l’Herault, 2011The house has been called the Lafite of Languedoc, reflecting the poise and balance of the wine. Taking inspiration from Bordeaux, it is Cabernet based and this very complex wine undergoes a Medoc like vinification and is matured for 12 – 16 months in oak. The result is a fantastic bouquet of crushed blackberries and mulberries with smoke and leather culminating in a long silky finish. Perfect with venison and game.Bottle £105

Cyrano, Syrah, Chateau Routas, Provence, 2008Owned by Scottish entrepreneur Sir David Murray, this estate has been described by Robert Parker as “one of the best wine producers in Provence”. This flagship wine is made with 100% Syrah from their finest low-yield 40 year old vines: Inky in colour with concentrated richness of blueberries, violets, chocolate and crushed red fruit.Bottle £35

Bandol, Tardieu-Laurent, Provence, 2010Made from the Mourvedre (Mataro in Australia) grape, this is a big, deeply coloured, muscular and lavishly put together wine that packs a fascinating combination of flavours and textures. Alluring sweet cherry fruit, spice with earthy, herbal undertones and dry, firm yet appealing, savoury tannins of game, leather, dusty with real beefy muscle.Bottle £80

Southern France

White –Gruner Veltliner, Winzer, Krems, Austria, 2013Grüner is the typical grape of Austria and is a wine people should try! Crisp dry white wine is what is fashionable at the moment (think Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio). If you like this style then Grüner is what to try next. Food friendly with all sorts of things such as fish, white meats and anything with a light sauce.Bottle £39 Riesling, Von Unserm, Balthasar Ress, Rheingau, Germany, 2013The practice of using “Von Unserm” to denote specially selected wines was started by Balthasar Ress, who founded the estate bearing his name in 1870. This brand - now in use for more than 135 years - and the high quality standards it represents are well proven. “Von Unserm” is a dry wine produced in a traditional manner and designed to meet high expectations - it is the “calling card” of the estate!Bottle £44

Austria and Germany

White –Gavi di Gavi, Cantine Giacomo Ascheri, Piedmont, 2014 Using the best Cortese grapes Matteo Ascheri makes textbook Gavi. The wine is extremely drinkable as an aperitif but also with creamy dishes and seafood this is a masterful example of this popular style of wine.Bottle £47

Sauvignon Blanc, La Tunella, Colli Orientali del Friuli, 2013/14 La Tunella’s exceptional, stylish wines come from their beautifully manicured vineyards in the Colli Orientali del Friuli region in North East Italy near the Slovenian border. This is an exceptionally aromatic Sauvignon bursting with ripe, green fruit characters that are pierced with soft fragrant herbs. It is super clean and has a fresh mouth-tingling palate and length. Bottle £35 Soave “Sereole”, Bertani, Veneto , 2014One of “the” names in North East Italy and one of the classic Soaves (a previous incarnation was served at the coronation banquet of Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) and George VI). Soave is misunderstood (in the UK anyway) but in the right hands can be one of the finest wines in Italy. Fresh, mineral (from the volcanic soils) and bursting with citrus fruit. Try with anything that you might pick a Sauvignon Blanc with (fish, shellfish, chicken, salads etc).Bottle £35 Pinot Grigio, La Tunella, Colli Orientali del Friuli, Italy, 2014A Pinot Grigio with depth, elegance and a real freshness from this forward thinking, ‘boutique’ winery in one of Italy’s classic regions. An intense, fresh bouquet of acacia blossom and ripe tropical fruit with a mouthfilling brioche/citrus palate.Bottle £35 Bramìto del Cervo, Chardonnay, Antinori, Umbria, 2013/14Antinori – one of the premier Italian wine families set out to emulate their Tignanello red with their Castello della Sala white. The grapes for the Bramito – the little brother - are sourced from the proprietary vineyards of the Castello della Sala. The estate, purchased by Antinori in 1940, is located approximately 10 miles from the city of Orvieto. It’s a brilliant wine that is enhanced by the addition of the acidic by nature grape, Grechetto adding structure and freshness to the final prodcut. Tropical fruit, particularly pineapple, along with notes of vanilla and wild herbs on the nose. Savoury and mineral in flavour with lightly oaked notes which blend harmoniously into the structure of the wine. Bottle £48

Italy

Red –Barbera “Briccotondo”, Fontanafredda, Piedmont, 2013This is a very approachable red from one of the finest and oldest estates in Piedmont. Rich, ripe fruit with freshness on the palate. A great red for all through the meal but very good with duck and beef dishes.Bottle £39

Cabernet Franc, La Tunella, Colli Orientali del Friuli, 2013One of those all too rare examples of beautifully ripe and elegant Cabernet Franc that when produced properly, as in this case, we are treated to a wine delivering ripe, dark cherries, blueberries and cassis peppered with pungent eucalypt & rosemary aromas followed by a delicious firm, vibrant and velvety fruits and a ‘crushed cherry skin’ dry finish.Bottle £35

Nebbiolo, Langhe, Giacomo Ascheri, Piedmont, 2013Wine makers in Piedmont will answer Nebbiolo when you ask what they might drink every day. It would be great to drink Barolo but this is impossible (and too expensive!). This wine made by possibly the nicest man in wine (Matteo Ascheri) is a perfect partner to any red meat (particularly game) and also with hard, mature cheese.Bottle £40

Dolcetto d’Alba, Prunotto, Piedmont, 2013Fresh and lively, red fruits, spice and wild herbs to the fore from one of region’s top Dolcetto producers.Bottle £37.50

Barolo, Serralunga d’Alba, Fontanafredda, Piedmont, 2010Barolo is the finest wine in Italy and is also a wine made in a vast amount of different styles. Made with grapes surrounding the historic Fontanafredda estate this is a savoury red with ripe forest fruit and firm yet elegant tannins.Bottle £85

Teroldego, Rotaliano Riserva, Mezzacorona, Alto Adige, 2010/11The Teroldego wine is an indigenous varietal of Trentino. This Riserva is produced only in the best vintages from manually harvested grapes of the best Piana Rotaliana vineyards, i.e. “Fron”, “Rauti”, “Catorzi” and “Sottodossi”. The wine is aged for 24 months, of which 12 is in oak barrels (Allier and Troncais). It has an intense ruby red colour with a pleasant bouquet of ripe fruit, prunes and blackcurrant. The wine has great character, full bodied, juicy with well toned tannins.Bottle £35

Valpolicella Classico, Guerrieri Rizzardi, Veneto, 2013Rizzardi has long been a fan of indigenous varieties. Corvina and Corvinone make up 70% of the blend along with a portion of Rondinella, Merlot, Negrara, Barbera and Molinara. The grapes are naturally farmed and harvested from vineyards north of Verona, before being fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks. It has a complex nose with notes of red and black cherries, spice and earth. On the palate it is dry, round and rich with good structure.Bottle £35

Grandarella Appassimento, Masi, Veneto, 2009/10Dry, well-structured and with a smooth finish, this “Supervenetian” wine is a modern interpretation of Masi’s speciality: the ancient technique of Appassimento, where the grapes are dried before fermentation concentrating the sugars. Made with Refosco grapes from the Tenute Stra’ del Milione in the Grave area of Friuli. It is dark, opaque red in appearance; the nose is dry with aromatic herbs, berry fruit and vanilla. The palate is full bodied, complex and is well-balanced, with strong hints of blueberries, plums, cinnamon and spices.Bottle £75

Italy

Amarone Classico, Rizzardi, Veneto, 2009Amarone is a traditional and unique method of wine-making crafted only from Valpolicella grown grapes which are dried on racks and then pressed and fermented. The grapes for this Amarone are from the Villa Rizzardi estate where the vines average no less than 30 years of age. Amarone wines are higher in alcohol due to fermentation of the dried grapes and not from the addition of alcohol. Villa Rizzardi Amarone spends over 36 months in French and Central European oak barrels.Bottle £95

Chianti Classico, Pèppoli, Antinori, Tuscany , 2012Antinori is globally recognised as one of the premier wine families. Tuscany is their playground. This Chianti is ruby red in colour, the Pèppoli shows notes of cherries well integrated with the chocolate and vanilla aromas of the oak aging. The palate shows much Sangiovese varietal character. The tannins are soft and silky, and the flavours are long and well sustained.Half Bottle £24.50 Bottle £45

Chianti Classico Riserva, “Castello di Monna Lisa”, Vignamaggio, Tuscany, 2008/10 100% Sangiovese, this wine is multi layered – hot fruitcake, silky caramel cream notes and vanilla are held in check by a firm structure. This wine reveals dark cherries and spice on the palate.Bottle £75

Brunello di Montalcino, Fattoria dei Barbi, Tuscany, 2010The Colombini family have been in Montalcino since 1352 and have been making wine there since the 1800’s. Their style is classic yet approachable and the wines are a stunning example of why this corner of Tuscany is perhaps home to the best wines in the region. Rich, brooding dark fruits with a spicy, firm finish with a welcome hint of Balsamic vinegar to round it all off.Bottle £95

Tignanello, Marchesi Antinori, Tuscany, 2011First produced in 1971, Tignanello was originally a Chianti Classicco. However with the addition of 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, Antinori’s flagship wine is one of the small group of ‘Super-Tuscans’ (wines that have chosen to opt out of the DOC(G) system choosing non-indigenous grapes in the blend) that have established themselves on the world wine map, as truly ‘world-class’. Bottle £195

Carignano del Sulcis Riserva, Rocca Rubia, Santadi, Sardinia, 2011/12A fantastic wine from a quality conscious group of growers on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia. Intense fruit notes on the nose with velvet flavours of bramble and blackcurrant with hints of liquorice and leather. A big hit with red meat especially game.Bottle £55

Salice Salentino Riserva, Francesco Candido, Puglia, 2010/11A blend of 5% Malvasia Nera, 95% Negroamaro, this wine is robust and rustic with dried fruit (fig/prune) flavours accompanied by a creamy bitter chocolate character, balanced by moderate acidity and smoky oak, with superb length.Bottle £36

Syrah, Maroccoli Planeta, Sicily, 2010Ruby red to deep purple tones. Intense and persistent on the nose with notes of black fruits like cherry and blackberry; chocolate, leather and spices integrated with creamy vanilla and nut coming from the wood. On the palate the wine is full bodied, velvety and warm. Ending with soft and sweet tannins and with a long sumptuous finish.Bottle £55

Cygnus, Tasca d’Almerita, Sicily, 2011The large Regaleali estate, high in the central Sicilian hills, has been in the hands of the noble Tasca family since 1830. This Nero d’Avola / Cabernet Sauvignon blend has a complex nose of red berries, mulberry, sour cherry, vanilla, coffee powder, eucalyptus leaves and tobacco. It is rich and intense mouth feel with a long finish.Bottle £60

Italy

White –Blanco, Heredad de Tejada, Bodega Classica, Rioja, 2013/14Ripe fruit, dates and banana notes with the nuances of a crianza, making it an interesting and complex wine with that classic hint of oak on the nose and finish.Bottle £35

Albariño, Eidosela, Rias Baixas, 2014A classic example of Spain’s great shellfish wine. Fresh and balanced with pure flavours showing fine mineral characters with a lovely length and texture on the palate.Bottle £36

Red –Crianza, Vina Belezos, Bodegas Zugober, Rioja, 2011Stunning Crianza from one of the new stars of the region. Definitely in the traditional style of Rioja but with a delicious fragrant and fresh angle that has singled this Bodegas out for critical praise. Look at this as fabulous drinking comfortably positioned somewhere between Rioja, Burgundy and Bordeaux with all the appeal.Bottle £37.50

Torres, Gran Coronas, Reserva, Penedes , 2010/11A barrel aged blend of mostly Cabernet with a bit of Tempranillo. Ripe black fruit and blueberries smoke and a bit of toast come through. Fine tannins with lingering spice, berry and liquorice.Half Bottle £24.50 Bottle £40

Huellas, Massard, Priorat, 20115% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Cariñena, 40% Garnacha and 5% Syrah, this wine is extremely complex with nuances of mature fruit, minerality, herbaceous spice, with fine tannins and an elegant, long, lively finish.Bottle £66

Reserva, Marques de Riscal, Rioja, 2011Benchmark Rioja Reserva from this great ambassador for the region. Balsamic aromas with hints of ripe fruit. Fresh and light, with soft, rounded tannins. Pleasant, elegant and easy to drink.Bottle £55

Gran Reserva, Conde de Valdemar, Rioja, 200790 points in Wine Spectator. Bronze medal in the International Wine Challenge 2008 and Silver medal in the International Wine & Spirits Competition. Deep cherry red colour, with concentrated herbaceous and vanilla aromas. Meaty and rich flavours of cherry, plums and almonds with well integrated oak, a rich velvety texture and a long, powerful finish. Bottle £70

Psi, Dominio Pingus, Ribera del Duero, 2010Highly respected for producing Pingus one of the most iconic wines in the world Psi is his new joint project with local growers in the region. Charming both press and customers since its’ first release in 2007, the 100% Tempranillo (or Tinto fino) has an understated, beautifully polished style and very distinguished structure. Delivering elegant raspberry & bramble fruit with notes of oranges, tobacco & spice, a fresh yet full palate & fine tannins on a long, luxurious finish.Bottle £70

Spain

Red –Dom Martinho, Quinta do Carmo, Alentejo, 2013Aragonês, Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira combined with Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah are blended to create this great Portuguese wine. Each grape variety is vinified separately, respecting its optimal period of maturing to produce the intended style. It is not aged in wooden casks. Aromas are of red fruit such as ripe black cherries. On the palate, full upfront fruit characters of plum and blackberry and a mouth filling wine with soft fine tannins and a lingering finish.Bottle £36

Quinta de Bacalhoa, Azeitão, Setubal, 2010The grape varieties chosen on the estate, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Merlot benefit from the natural conditions to allow a slow and balanced maturation. The primary fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature (25°C), followed by a period of ‘cuvaison’ (skin maceration post-fermentation) of three weeks. After careful selection the final lot was produced having aged for 11 months in new French oak casks. Its aromas are of red fruits combined with nuances of wood and spices. In the mouth, the red fruit flavours are intensified and combined with smooth tannins; it has a fresh finish, somewhat mineral, elegant and very complex. Bottle £64

Portugal

Chateau Musar , Bekaa Valley, 2007One never grows tired of this superb world famous wine: A varying blend of old vine, low yielding Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan with a supple style and well balanced. Lively and complex with layers of rich berry fruits - also soft ripe fruits such as cherries, damsons with spiciness and cedar notes. Half Bottle £40 Bottle £70

Lebanon

White –Chardonnay, Cuvee Alexandre, Lapostolle, Casablanca, Chile, 2011/13Lapostolle is owned by the Marnier Lapostolle family, founders and owners of the world-renowned liqueur Grand Marnier who also are owners of Chateau de Sancerre in the Loire. Organic, this Chardonnay is very stylish, with nice underlying richness as the suave toast melds into the pear tartin, apple and floral notes. A long, creamy finish has a nice lingering minerality.Bottle £43

Sauvignon Blanc, Montes, Leyda, Chile, 2013/14An excellent example of ‘cool’climate’ Chilean Sauvignon delivering beautifully clean fruit purity bursting with fresh herbaceous aromas and a crisp, tropical fruit laden palate.Bottle £29.50

Chardonnay, Bodegas Ruca Malen, Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina, 2011Well-judged and with more than a nod to Burgundy, the wine shows ripe fruit and textures so typical of the southern hemisphere but with a fine underlying acidity and freshness.Bottle £38

Red –Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserva, Vina Mar, Maipo Valley, Chile, 2012It has intense vanilla and cinnamon aromas with dried plum, chocolate, pepper and tobacco notes. 12 months ageing on French oak barrels give it extra depth and complexity with soft smoke and almond undertones. A beautifully structured wine with soft tannins.Bottle £35

Gran Hacienda Reserva, Merlot, Maipo Valley, Chile, 2012A well crafted Merlot delivering layers of sweet, ripe plummy and bramble juiciness with warm, rippling vanilla and spice characters on a long, rounded finish. Bottle £35

Malbec, Ruca Malen, Mendoza, Argentina, 2012From high altitude vineyards (950-1050 metres) in Lujan de Cuyo & Uco Valleys, the blend is 80% Malbec with some Petit Verdot & Tempranillo, a vibrant and fragrant wine brimming with ripe, perfumed, red cherry & plummy aromas with flashes of spicy liquorice. Full & well-structured on the palate, with elegant, soft tannins and ripe black fruit balanced by a spicy oak and a delicate, vanilla and chocolate tail. Malbec is still the principal grape of Cahors in France and was first introduced to Argentina in 1868, by a French agricultural engineer. However, it seems to have found its spiritual home in here producing wines that are softer and less tannic than their French cousins. Bottle £37.50

Malbec, Achaval-Ferrer, Mendoza, Argentina, 2013The wines of Achaval-Ferrer continue to attract huge critical acclaim and with that superlatives beyond belief in the wine industry. The results are a very luxurious style oozing silky dark fruits spiked with exotic spices and in particular the classic tamarind character. The palate is rich and powerful with long, velvety tannins.Bottle £48

South America

White –Chardonnay, Saintsbury, Carneros, California, 2011 This Chardonnay is fermented in French oak barrels and aged sur lie for about eight months It unites brilliant flavours with just the right structure and palate-feel. Those flavours are predominantly classic citrus and pear and are concentrated and focused nicely in the mid-palate. Bottle £59

De la Guerra, Chardonnay, Hyde de Villaine, Carneros, California, 2010A joint project between Aubert de Villaine of Domaine de la Romanee Conti and Larry Hyde of Carneros winemaking fame, these Californian wines combine a degree of the finesse, elegance and refinement, which most of us would associate with European wines, with a balance of richness and vitality afforded by the relatively cool, windy climate of the Carneros region.Bottle £105

Chardonnay, Ch. Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Washington State, 2013This Chardonnay has a fresh, soft style with bright apple and sweet citrus fruit character with hints of spice and subtle nuances of oak. Columbia Valley’s cool climate is perfect for producing complex Burgundian style Chardonnay which matches brilliantly with roast chicken, risottos and grilled fish.Bottle £42

Red –Pinot Noir, Domaine Drouhin, Dundee Hills, Oregon, 2013Established in the late 80s by Veronique Drouhin of the outstanding Burgundy negociants estate Domaine Joseph Drouhin, the project has been at the forefront of putting Iregon on the ‘World Class Pinot map’. Heavenly scented with layer upon layer velvetty red fruit textures upon a long, luxurious finish.Bottle £79

Cabernet Sauvignon, Ch. Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Washington State, 2012Despite the ‘single varietal’ on the label, this is a multi-varietal blend consisting of 80% Cabernet with the addition of Mourvedre, Syrah, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Merlot delivering rich layers of cassis fruit peppered with wild herbs and spices on tantalisingly, polished tannins.Bottle £39

Zinfandel Old Vines, Bogle Winery, Sacramento, California, 2012These gnarly old vines produce concentrated fruit of unsurpassed quality and intensity. This full-bodied vintage shows itself with rich black raspberry notes that round out in the mouth, accompanied by the scents of summer fruit jam bubbling on the stove. Juniper berry and cinnamon stick join the spiciness of red and black peppercorns as they integrate with the supple fruit and lead toward the finish. Toasty oak and cloves are the perfect finishing touch.Bottle £45

Le Cigare Volant, Bonny Doon, California, 2008/09In 1986 Bonny Doon Vineyard released the inaugural vintage (1984) of Le Cigare Volant, an homage to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. A blend of syrah, grenache, cinsault with just a soupçon of mourvèdre and carignan, making for a bright and wonderfully gamey wine. Very youthful with toasty notes of cherry, birch and pomegranate.Bottle £95

Dominus, Napa Valley , 2006/07Produced by Christian Moueix, owner of Chateau Petrus. Dominus is made solely from grapes grown on the historic Napanook Vineyard in Yountville, California and is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It has a “European “palate structure; deep, smooth and restrained. New oak is evident but beneath is a carpet of velvet smooth fruit and near invisible tannins. Wonderful with beef or lamb.Bottle £295

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, 2009/10Sourced from various vineyards across Napa, this is a tremendously complex wine bursting with silky black fruit and fine tannins. The blend is topped with 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec, a true Left-Bank Bordeaux blend. The estate was established in 1973, the family motto that Jack Cakebread embraced when he started the winery is still relevant today. “We make wines that we like to drink because if you can’t sell them you better be able to drink them.” Bottle £140

North America

White –Sauvignon Blanc, Buitenverwachting, Constantia, 2013/14A fine example of Constantia Sauvignon Blanc that consistently crafts a very definite, ‘Loire-like’ style. Heavenly scented with notes of green pepper, greengage and wild herbs with elegant, fruit purity on a rapier-like tale.Bottle £35

Gewürztraminer, Delheim, Simonsberg , 2014Delicate aromas of flowers and lychee exude from this succulent wine, complemented by hints of lime and spice. Elegant, with an excellent balance of acidity and sweetness, this wine has good structure and plenty of spicy notes.Bottle £35

KCB Wooded Chenin Blanc, Kanu, Piekenierskloof, 2013KCB is produced in limited quantities from select vineyard sites. Bright lemon green colour. Apple blossom and beeswax with a nutmeg spice on the nose. Dried apricot, ripe, juicy nectarine and a good oak balance. The mouth filling texture is cut by fresh green apple acidity, underpinned with honey richness and a long finishBottle £42.

Protea Chardonnay Anthonij Rupert, Franschhoek, 2013The grapes originate from the vineyards on the old La Garonne farm. A somewhat demure nose which offers up grapefruit pith and a faint hint of orange blossom. Ripe citrus and stone fruit flavours make their presence felt on a full, textured palate. It’s tangy and fresh with a distinct twist of citrus zest and some chalky grapefruit too. Lively and appealing in its approachability and drinkability.Bottle £37

Red –Christine, Buitenverwachting, Constantia, 2009The ‘flagship wine’ of this beautiful farm on the east-facing slopes of the magnificent Constantiaberg and barely 12km from False Bay, originally formed part of the Constantia Estate, which was founded by Simon van der Stel, the first Governor of the new Dutch colony at the tip of Africa. A Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec, Christine is a very special more old world than the new!Bottle £55

Proprietor’s Blend, Ernie Els, Stellenbosch, 2010“Wine is like golf– in both endeavours nature has the last ruling” - Ernie Els. A blend of 60 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Shiraz , 6% Merlot and 5 % each of Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot the Proprietor’s Blend 2010 has a dark black core with glass-staining depth. It is bold and powerful, offering inviting notes of chocolate, herbs and drops of freshly brewed coffee, warm and luxurious, savoury and mouth-filling with a ‘fierce’ structure and weight.Bottle £85

Pinotage, Cloof, Darling , 2011This Pinotage continues a distinguished tradition. The ‘99 was crowned South Africa’s Champion in 2002. The wine is flashy, muscular and mouth filling and a really charm bottle of modern Cape Pinotage. Well balanced and smooth with deep, dark chocolate-dipped plums on the palate and a warm, savoury length.Bottle £39

Synchonicity, Meinart, Devon Valley, 2007Martin Meinart has been at the forefront of the new generation of Cape winemakers. Established in 1987, the estate has been quietly chiselling out some pretty impressive concentrating mainly on what the region does best, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Once described by SA wine writer JohnPlater as ‘Sexy, modern blend; deeply fruited; simmerstension as spiced vanill held captiveby fine-grained tannins’ The blend benefits from a touch of Pinotage just to give it some added Cape complexity!Bottle £50

Optima, Anthonij Rupert, Franschoek, 2009/11Hints of cinnamon and cocoa overlay fruitcake and blackberry fruit with a light oak presence on the nose. The palate offers up the same characteristics with plum plushness added, along with a more earthy and inky nuance providing depth. Elegant and refined with silky ripe tannins, an integrated oak backbone and yet velvety smooth mouth feel. Beautifully balanced. The aftertaste lingers long.Bottle £55

South Africa

White –Riesling, Pewsey Vale Vineyard, Eden Valley, 2012/13The Pewsey Vale Vineyard Riesling is a classic example of dry Eden Valley Riesling. A pale straw with green hues, the wine shows intense fruit aromas of talcum, crushed stone and lemon lime fruit, with a hint of overlaying dried herb. The palate shows great length and depth with lime, a hint of white flowers and fresh rosemary. The wine finishes with a fresh natural acidity that balances the flavour intensity and the minerality.Bottle £45

Red –Ceilidh, Shiraz, Capercaillie, Wrattonbully, Mclaren Vale, 2008Capercaillie Wine Company was established by Scots Alasdair and Trish Sutherland in late 1995. The wine is both rich and intense with redcurrant flavours underpinned by oak notes of leather and vanillin. Deep red in colour with mint, Christmas cake and American oak aromas.Bottle £69

Angus ‘The Bull’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Victoria, 2012Hamish MacGowan, originally from Scotland, could not find a wine which went with premium cuts of prime beef, so he made one! From select parcels of the best grapes, it is intense with rich crème de cassis and spice. Bottle £45

Cabernet/Merlot, Vasse Felix, Margaret River, 2010/11A fine benchmark for Margaret River’s reputation as Australia’s top Bordeaux blend region. The style is cool climate fruit elegance with a refined, dusty and herbal structure.Bottle £55

The Steading, Torbreck, Barossa Valley, 2010The 2008 Steading is composed from the traditional Barossa cultivars of Grenache, Shiraz & Mataro. It has long been a favourite wine within the Torbreck stable because of the old, gnarled ‘bush vines’ that produce its core. Deep ruby with flickers of violet, its delicate aromas of truffle, five spice and spring flowers are supported by a rich core of liquorice, saddle leather and Provencal herbs. Very ‘Burgundian’ in style, the palate is elegant and pure with subtle notes of crushed cherries, earth and cedar all neatly wound by a taut spine of acidity and ripe supple tannins.Bottle £95

“The Cigar”, Cabernet Sauvignon, Yalumba, Coonawara, 2011/12This iconic wine is from Yalumba’s famous Menzies vineyard. “Cigar” refers to the cigar-shaped strip of terra rosa soil that has made Coonawarra so famous. A complex bouquet of cherries and dark chocolate. The palate bursts forth with flavours of mulberry compote with a fine, beautifully structured length.Bottle £55

The Armagh, Shiraz, Jim Barry, Clare Valley, 2006/08Wine critic Matthew Jukes: - “With more truffles and well-hung game than a Piemontese banquet and so much latent power that it makes me feel bashful to even type its name, 2006 The Armagh is a perfect expression of its site and it is also an awe-inspiring encapsulation of the paradise that is the Clare Valley. For me this means that it is a rare 20/20 wine,”Bottle £360

Australia

White –Pinot Gris, Urlar, Gladstone, (Organic), 2013An opulent dry styled wine with aromas of sweet pear, honeysuckle and stone fruit overlaying a generous mouth feel of great weight and depth. The creamy texture on the palate from the lees stirring provides the backbone to a long and lingering finish. An elegant wine with a beautiful balance.Bottle £39

Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, 2014World renowned, Cloudy Bay continues to set the standard with this fantastic Sauvignon. It set the world alight with its pure, vibrant flavours and unmistakable varietal character when it hit the stage in the mid 1980’s. Today it virtually sells out before it reaches the market: Fresh herbs, quince and pineapple aromas move on to flavours of ripe mango and pears with a crisp, juicy acidity. Bottle £65

Sauvignon Blanc, Eradus, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, 2014An extremely well run family owned estate based in the Awatere Valley crafting majestic wines packed with character and style. Asparagus, intense gooseberry and lime flavours with some cut grass on the nose. The palate is beautifully toned and fresh with good fruit flavours, herbaceous notes and a stoney minerality. The finish is long and rich. this is a weighty, rich and rounded wine with sweet-fruit delights and the ‘tomato stalk’ characters typical of the Awatere valley.Bottle £39.50

Riesling, Hunters, Marlborough, 2013Founded in 1983 by Jane Hunter and her late husband Ernie, Hunter’s is deservedly considered amongst the top half dozen estates in the region. Pale lemon with green and gold tints, the nose shows citrus and floral fruit aromas and a hint of spice.Bottle £45

Red –Pinot Noir, Eradus, Marlborough, 2013The Eradus just seems to get better vintage after vintage with the 2013 now as perfumed and as polished as ever but with an underlying structure that promises great future. A refined and tempered Pinot of lush and velvety charm and structure. Earthy mushroom notes contrast with dark, perfumed fruit and flowers.Bottle £50

Pinot Noir, Nautilus, Marlborough, 2011Nautilus Pinot Noir is made in a cellar solely dedicated to Pinot, designed to handle the fruit as gently as possible and allow the natural intense flavours and aroma of dark cherries, plums and spice. The palate is medium to full-bodied with generous fruit sweetness and succulent tannins combining to give a long warm finish.Bottle £65

Pinot Noir, Muddy Water, Waipara, 2012It’s no secret that New Zealand is now producing world class Pinot Noirs. The limestone hills of Waipara are perfect for this grape and combined with new viticultural practices and gentle ‘old world’ winemaking technique, a true pedigree has emerged. It shows ripe, black fruit allied with good savoury complexity and balance.Bottle £75

Rosé –Sancerre, Domaine du Nozay Rosé, Loire, France, 2013/14This is a 100% Pinot Noir rosé from one of the Loire’s top producers. The lovely vibrant light cherry aromas continue through onto the palate and offer a delightfully long length of flavour that is very soft and creamy.Bottle £45

Pinotage Rosé, Delheim, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2014For a wine that is grown on slopes overlooked by the rugged Simonsberg this is surprisingly elegant, smooth, soft and feminine. It tastes of wild and red strawberries and raspberries, with floral and perfume tones.Bottle £29.50

Petale de Rose, Ch. La Tour de l’Eveque, Provence, France (Organic), 2014The majestic Château La Tour de l’Evêque stands in the commune of Pierrefeu in Provence, where it is surrounded by the woody and crystalline stones of the Maurettes hills. Since 2005 the 89Ha. of vineyards use only organic viticultural and sustainable winemaking techniques. This is a beautifully aromatic and balanced blend of Grenache, Cinsaut, Syrah (with a touch of the white grapes Semillon and Rolle), juicy clean cherry & red fruits, wiffs of herb, stone fruit kernel and sherbet with a soft, rounded palate and fine acidity.Bottle £39.50

New Zealand

Muscat de Beaume de Venise, La Pastorelle, Delas, Rhone, France 2012 (37.5cl)In 1993, both Deutz and Delas Frères became part of the Roederer Group. Using hand-picked grapes, this Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise has pale golden hue. The bouquet shows intense fruity and floral aromas. Deliciously elegant freshness, full-bodied and it has lingering fruity aromas and a lemon-tinged finish.70ml £6.50 Bottle £30

Banyuls Red, Chapoutier, Roussillon, France, 2012 (50cl)The fermentation of hand-selected Grenache Noir grapes is blocked by adding grape brandy and the wine continues to macerate on the skins for 3 more weeks thereby conferring greater richness: Summer pudding, mocha, prune and caramel flavours make it a superb match with cheese, chocolate and even rich rabbit, hare & venison dishes.70ml £9.50 Bottle £45

Sauternes, Clos Dady, Bordeaux, France, 2012 (37.5cl)Semillon dominant with a touch of Sauvignon and Muscadelle, a truly exceptional pudding wine. Luscious and generous with sweet apricot, honey, roasted nut and marmalade flavours perfectly balanced with a zesty, lime rind acidity.Bottle £39

Sticky Mickey, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Eradus, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2014 (37.5cl)An experimental LH Sauvignon (known as a ‘sticky’ in the southern hemisphere) that has grown arms and legs in the past couple of years … Michiel ‘Mickey’ Eradus has been playing around with this wine for a few years now and has only now started to produce small amounts commercially.The grapes have been chosen form selected parcels in the vineyards and have been left on the vines to concentrate sugars and develop the complex fruit and herbaceous characters. The result is a quite remarkable wine oozing all the ripe, Marlborough Sauvignon flavours taken to extremes. The palate is sweet but not clawing, silky with a fresh, crisp long finish.70ml £7.50 Bottle £35

Vin de Constance, Klein Constantia, Constantia, South Africa, 2008 (50cl)As close to an icon as a wine can get. This multiple gold winner gets 90 points from Wine Spectator. Bright golden in colour with fresh green tinge. The richly aromatic nose displays candied orange peel, sundried peaches and whiffs of sandalwood. The palate is full and viscous with waves of white peach and pear flavours, restrained acidity and fine, nutty finish.Bottle £150

Yalumba, Museum Reserve Muscat, Rutherglen, Australia, nv (37.5cl)This old Muscat was sourced from the Rutherglen and other Northern traditional areas of Victoria then blended and stored in French oak puncheons in the marble cellars at Angaston for eight years. Made from the red and pink clones of the Muscat, a petite grains grape variety, this luscious dessert wine displays all the characteristics of this classic Australian wine style. Deep tawny red. Bouquet: Classic rose petal and orange rind of the Muscat grape. Full, luscious middle. Richly flavoured, reminiscent of raisined fruits, nuts and spices. Sweet and soft yet uncloying finish. Incredible persistence of flavours.Bottle £45

Dessert Wines

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